The big changes coming to Swansea Market to get it ready for a post-lockdown future

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Swansea's indoor market is set for an improvements package that will see almost £440,000 spent on the venue.

The work will bring public toilets to the city centre market, along with a multi-purpose communal area, free public Wi-Fi, new interactive LED signs and improved entrances.

According to Swansea Council, who manage the market, work is due to start this summer and will be carried out with a close focus on the government's social distancing guidelines.

The market, named Britain's best large indoor market this year in the Great British Market Awards, is the permanent home to more than 100 businesses, hosts casual traders and events.

Although it is currently closed to the public, a number of traders are offering delivery services to help the local community through the coronavirus crisis.

Charlie Berry has run vegan stall, Brontosaurus, at the market for the last three years and has been offering a delivery service during the pandemic.

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She said she is looking forward to the changes, particularly the impact it'll have on customers and new traders.

"We think it's a brilliant thing to happen. Public toilets especially will improve Swansea Market and make the customers feel more comfortable," she said.

"We run a vegan mini-market event in the centre of the market and we are looking forward to that space when it has been improved. It's a wonderful space and helps give confidence to people who want to try out running a stall before applying for a permanent one in the market.

"We're really positive and excited for the change."

Swansea Council said the market's central area will feature indoor garden styling, which reflects the council's aspirations for a greener city centre.

It will continue to host events and casual traders will continue to be accommodated.

Gareth Evans from works at family run fruit and vegetable stall at Swansea Market, Get Fresh.

He said he is pleased to hear about the investment and thinks it is about time the market saw some rejuvenation.

He said: "It's great for Swansea Market, it does need updating, there will be public Wi-Fi and it's about time really.

"Public toilets coming in will be great too, with th amount of customers who have asked about toilets and have had to be sent away.

"It'll be a great addition to the roof repairs and lighting that came in."

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Robert Francis-Davies, the council's cabinet member for investment, regeneration and tourism, said: The venue is a key anchor for the city centre, generating significant footfall and helping to set the city apart from other locations.

"Our improvement plan will help ensure the market continues to fulfil this role and that local independent businesses have a home fit for the future."